Bright Lights, Big City

Christmas in New York? 4 Things to Do Other than Visit Rockefeller Center

Ice skating in Central Park and other insider tips for spending your Big Apple holiday in style.

12/16/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Under 100

100 Miles or Less: The "Painted" Churches You May Have Missed

The oldest Catholic church in Fayette County sits high on Hostyn Hill, while another holds a treasure trove of recovered Old World masterpieces.

12/15/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Closet Cues

How To Protect Your Prada

AIG has created a new insurance for couture collections, and Texas is one of the first states to launch it.

12/14/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Headed Northeast? Use Amtrak

Cheaper, hassle-free travel has been here all along—and you don't even have to take off your shoes.

12/14/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Sugar and Spice

The Holiday Cookie (C)rumble

Houston's food bloggers are back at it, determining once and for all: Who bakes the best holiday cookie in town?

12/11/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Over the River and Through the Woods

These 4 Christmas Towns Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Yes, you really can visit the North Pole! No, not that North Pole.

12/11/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Fitness Friday

How to Find Running Shoes That Fit

A proper fitting is key to finding athletic shoes that will make you faster, stronger and healthier.

12/11/2015 By Ellie Sharp

Style Guide

Fly Fashionably This Holiday Season

Whether you're jetsetting or heading home for the holidays, casual-chic is the way to fly this travel season.

12/10/2015 By Megha Tejpal

The First Marche Noel

How the French Stole Christmas

Or why right now is the best time of year to visit Alsace.

12/10/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 11-13

The opening of La Virgen de Guadalupe at HMNS, Hitchcock/Truffaut at MFAH, Lights in the Heights returns, The Weeknd at Toyota Center, and Bach Society Houston celebrates the season with Advent Vespers.

12/09/2015 By Nick Esquer

Holiday 2015

Beauty Gifts for Everyone on Your List

'Tis the season for beautiful holiday giving.

12/08/2015 By Julia Davila

Fitness Friday

The Golden Rules of Gear for Your Winter Workout

How to be prepared for any workout weather condition Houston has to offer.

12/04/2015 By Andrea Park

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 4-6

Home Alone at Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet's Jubilee of Dance, comedian Craig Robinson at Improv, Houston Chamber Choir's Saint Nicolas Cantata, and Alley Theatre's Santaland Diaries returns.

12/02/2015 By Nick Esquer

Announcements

Houstonia Parent Company SagaCity Media Acquires Sarasota Magazine

We've got a new sibling!

12/01/2015 By Catherine Matusow

Travel

New Zealand, Far and Away Houston’s Most Exciting Getaway

Houston’s latest nonstop destination is miles beyond the rest.

11/29/2015 By Scott Vogel

Best of Houstonia

65 Winter Must-Dos

Explore the Houston that’s been in hibernation or stay inside and make hot cocoa—it’s up to you, but we’ll help you make the most of these precious cool months.

11/29/2015 By Houstonia Staff